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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 35 MIN

Strategic Pivots: Knowing When to Hold Steady and When to Move Forward

from Leveling Up with Lindsay

TakeawaysStability is essential before making strategic decisions.Return on Effort (ROE) is a vital metric for leaders.Leaders must evaluate opportunities through the lens of alignment, not pressure. In this powerful conversation, Lindsay Salzbrun sits down with leadership advisor Kent Gustafson to discuss how leaders can discern their next move during seasons of growth and pressure. Together, they unpack the difference between restlessness and readiness, how to assess opportunities through a values-based lens, and why slowing down can lead to more strategic outcomes.Key Topics Covered:Knowing when and how to pivot with purposeFinding clarity during business plateausEvaluating opportunities with intention and strategyThe importance of grounding decisions in personal and organizational valuesBuilding internal leadership readinessReturn on Effort: a fresh metric for sustainable growthWhy even top leaders need advisory supportWhite Peony Boutique: https://whitepeonyboutique.com/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAApMpvCjycyQ0c3Sl_UrGxbZUb4LOZ&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_JzABhC2ARIsAPe3ynpJ9T2QVOZHyVWc-Y_563PFrHUfZJTncb36Zu7FloMFXCrEXaAL05QaAs67EALw_wcB

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